subdued

• Describe a persona, estado de ánimo o atmósfera que es tranquilo, contenido o menos intenso de lo habitual; también puede referirse a colores o luces apagados o suaves.

Describes a person, mood, or atmosphere that is quiet, restrained, or less intense than usual.

1. Quiet and reflectiveB2formal

   In a state of being quiet, serious, or slightly depressed.

   Callado y reflexivo

   • He was subdued after hearing the bad news.
   • The crowd was subdued during the memorial service.
   • She spoke in a subdued voice, barely above a whisper.

   Sinónimoscontemplativedowncastgravemelancholypensivequietreflectivesolemnsomberthoughtful

   Antónimosanimatedcheerfulexcitedlivelyspirited

2. Muted or not brightB2formal

   Describing colors, lights, or sounds that are soft, not bright or loud.

   apagado, tenue

   • The room was decorated in subdued shades of blue and gray.
   • The lighting was subdued, creating a calm atmosphere.
   • He wore a subdued tie for the formal event.

   Sinónimosdimhushedlowmutedquietrestrainedsoftsubtleunderstated

   Antónimosbrightbrilliantgarishintenseloudvivid

3. Controlled or restrainedC1formal

   Kept under control; not allowed to become too strong or extreme.

   contenido, moderado

   • Her enthusiasm was subdued by the strict rules.
   • The company's growth was subdued due to the economic downturn.
   • He gave a subdued response to the criticism.

   Sinónimoscontrolledmoderatemutedrepressedrestrainedsuppressedtempered

   Antónimosboisterousrambunctiousuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de poner a alguien o algo bajo control, a menudo mediante la fuerza o la persuasión.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

1. Overcome or bring under controlB2formal

   To bring someone or something under control, often by force or persuasion.

   someter, dominar

   • The police subdued the suspect without using force.
   • She managed to subdue her anger during the argument.
   • The army was sent to subdue the rebellion.

   Sinónimosconquercrushcurbdefeatoverpowerpacifyquellrestrainsubjugatesuppresstamevanquish

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less intense, bright, or loud.

   Reducir la intensidad

   • He subdued the lights in the room for a more relaxing atmosphere.
   • The medication helped subdue the pain.
   • She subdued her voice to avoid waking the baby.

   Sinónimosdampendeadendimlowermufflemutequietsoftentone down

   Antónimosamplifybrightenincreaseintensifystrengthen